Clinical trials · Baltimore, MD
Pain clinical trials in Baltimore
We’re tracking 90 recruiting pain studies with a site in or near Baltimore — including Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Baltimore
- NCT06453109Recruiting
Focused ultrasound for chronic back pain with opioid use
This study tests whether focused ultrasound (a non-invasive treatment using sound waves) can help people with chronic back pain who also have opioid use disorder and anxiety. It aims to find a better way to manage pain without relying on opioids.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18–75 - NCT07226258RecruitingPhase 3
Testing SL1002 for knee pain caused by osteoarthritis
This trial tests a study drug called SL1002 to see if it reduces knee pain from osteoarthritis. It may be an option for people with chronic knee pain who haven't found enough relief from current treatments.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 40 years+ - NCT07258290Recruiting
Freesolve Magnesium Scaffold for Heart Artery Blockages
This trial tests a new dissolvable magnesium scaffold to treat blockages in heart arteries. It is designed for people with stable heart pain or certain recent heart attacks, and it aims to open blocked arteries and then slowly dissolve over time.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18–80 - NCT06827262Recruiting
A procedure for vertebrogenic back pain relief
This trial tests a minimally invasive procedure that uses a special device to target and treat nerve-related back pain coming from the vertebrae (the bones in your spine). It may offer lasting relief without more major surgery.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05488080Recruiting
Improving emergency care for children with appendicitis or fractures
This project looks at how emergency department care is delivered for children with possible appendicitis or a long bone fracture, with a focus on reducing inequities. You may be eligible if your child comes to the emergency department for symptoms that could fit these conditions, and they are not in the most immediately life-threatening category.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges birth+ - NCT07228377Recruiting
Virtual reality for cancer pain and opioid use
This study tests if using virtual reality can help manage chronic cancer pain and reduce the amount of opioid pain medicine needed. You would use a VR headset at home and report how you feel.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06224933Recruiting
Augmented reality for MRI-guided procedures in children
This study tests if augmented reality (a type of computer overlay) can help doctors perform MRI-guided needle procedures more accurately in children and young adults. It may lead to safer and more precise treatments.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 3–21 - NCT06994442RecruitingPhase 3
Best pain relief for children on a breathing tube
This study tests adding extra pain medicines (acetaminophen or an NSAID) to usual opioid pain treatment for children on a breathing machine. The goal is to find the safest and most effective way to manage pain.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 2 months–17 years - NCT06635902RecruitingPhase 2
Citrulline for sickle cell pain crisis
This trial tests if an intravenous medication called L-citrulline can help treat pain crises in children and young adults with sickle cell disease. Participants receive either the study drug or a placebo while in the hospital for a severe pain episode.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 4–21 - NCT07210515RecruitingPhase 3
Testing Ambros Therapy for Early CRPS
This trial tests if an intravenous medicine called AMBTX-01 (neridronate) can help people with early-stage Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) type 1. It focuses on those whose affected limb feels warm, looks red, and is swollen.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07318519Recruiting
Virtual reality for chronic cancer pain
This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) can help reduce chronic pain in people with cancer. If you have had cancer pain for at least three months and rate your pain as 4 or more out of 10, you may be able to join.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT04130464RecruitingPhase 4
Analgesic placed inside the belly for after-surgery pain
This study tests whether placing a pain medicine inside the abdomen during hysterectomy can reduce postoperative pain. It targets people having specific types of minimally invasive hysterectomy for non-cancer reasons.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18–65 - NCT06317233Enrolling by invitation
Team-based program for chronic pelvic pain in women
This research study tests a team-based program for women with ongoing pelvic pain. The goal is to see if a coordinated approach with different specialists can help manage pain and improve quality of life.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT04305743RecruitingPhase 4
Compare pain after 5 vs 20 bladder botox injections
This study looks at how much discomfort you have after receiving bladder Botox injections, comparing a smaller (5) dose vs a larger (20) dose. It’s only for certain overactive bladder conditions and specifically when the procedure is done without sedation or special anesthesia.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05504499Recruiting
Test a new implant for low back pain with mild narrowing
This trial studies a new spine implant placed between the bones to help relieve low back pain. You may be a candidate if imaging shows mild-to-moderate spinal narrowing and you’ve already tried non-surgical treatments for at least 3 months.
Oxon Hill, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07185425Recruiting
NeuroCuple patch for pain after C-section
This study tests a special sticky patch (NeuroCuple device) placed near your C-section incision to see if it helps with pain after delivery. It may offer a drug-free way to manage discomfort.
Falls Church, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06805942Recruiting
Embolization for heel pain from plantar fasciitis
This study tests a minimally invasive procedure called embolization to reduce heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis. It blocks tiny blood vessels in the painful area, which may relieve pain and help you walk more comfortably.
Falls Church, VirginiaAges 22–100 - NCT05199870Enrolling by invitation
Long-term follow-up for specific hip implant parts
This study follows people who had a particular bipolar hip implant (RingLoc cup and/or Endo II head) placed during a hemi-hip replacement surgery at least 8 years ago. It checks how well the implants keep working over time and why.
Falls Church, VirginiaAges 18 years+
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Where these studies are running near Baltimore
Institutions with a site for the recruiting pain studies listed above.
- MedStar Washington Hospital Center · 5 studies
- Children's National Medical Center · 4 studies
- Inova Fairfax Medical Campus · 2 studies
- MedStar Health · 2 studies
- Ambros Clinical Trial Site
- George Washington University Hospital
- International Spine, Pain & Performance Center
- IR Centers
What taking part in a pain study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Looking wider? See all recruiting pain studies in Maryland.
Common questions
- Are there pain clinical trials near Baltimore?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 90 recruiting pain studies with a site near Baltimore, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a pain study near Baltimore?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Baltimore to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Baltimore, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a pain trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
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